Program Highlights

Eight-week SeasonThe NRO performs two full orchestral concerts each week in Breckenridge’s beautiful Riverwalk Center during the eight-weeks the orchestra is in residence. These performances also include several run-out engagements. In addition to the orchestra performances the NRO engages members of the New York Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony, and Philadelphia Orchestras to participate as master class clinicians. In addition to working with Maestro Topilow, NRO members work with outstanding guest conductors and participate in seminars with inspiring clinicians.

For additional information regarding each element of the NRO experience please follow the links below.

Life in Breckenridge, ColoradoThe National Repertory Orchestra is honored to reside in the beautiful and historic ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado. Beyond the picturesque scenery, incredible and numerous outdoor activities, and lively arts scene, we are fortunate to have an involved and generous community that avidly supports the NRO’s mission. For more information on life in Breckenridge please visit The Town of Breckenridge.

Outreach and Community Events As part of the NRO experience each musician participates in outreach and community engagement services. These events are highly diverse and offer NRO musicians the opportunity to perform chamber music with their colleagues. The events are often in the form of donor events, marketing events, educational concerts, public chamber concerts, or music therapy outreach events.

Community LinkThe NRO Summer program provides opportunities for members of the local community to be actively involved in the organization. Through Community Link, NRO musicians and interns are matched with local families and offered weekly activities such as hiking, rafting trips, picnics, and sports events. For more information on the Community Link program CLICK HERE.

Solo Opportunities As part of the NRO’s program, Music Director Carl Topilow features NRO musicians in solo performances with the orchestra throughout the season.

Audition Opportunities Representatives from various orchestras regularly visit Breckenridge during the summer offering opportunities for NRO musicians to audition. In addition members of the orchestra take part in mock auditions throughout the duration of the summer.

AlumniThe NRO has alumni in almost every major and regional orchestra in the country and many abroad. To find out more about what they are doing and what they thought of their NRO experience please follow the links below.